Hospital Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Administrative Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing teams by assisting with patient care, documentation, and communication. The role operates under RN supervision within a hospital setting in New Jersey.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong medical vocabulary, and excellent communication. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite is preferred, with potential for ongoing in-service education and growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and understanding hospital policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with treatments and patient care.
• Communicate vital information to supervisor and provide end-of-shift reports.
• Document patient care, symptoms, and reactions.
• Assist in in-service education.
• Maintain a clean patient environment.
• Notify RN of changes in patient condition.
• Assist with personal care and patient comfort.
• Contribute to patient/family teaching.
• Perform other duties as needed and be flexible.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards.

Skills

Medical vocabulary

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Secretarial course (preferred)

Medical terminology course (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing teams by assisting with patient care, documentation, and communication. The role operates under RN supervision within a hospital setting in New Jersey.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong medical vocabulary, and excellent communication. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite is preferred, with potential for ongoing in-service education and growth.